Bangladesh are all set to face Zimbabwe in the first Test starting from Sunday, April 20. The BAN vs ZIM 1st Test will be played at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. Get toss update here. (Match Blog | Cricket News)
Bangladesh are back in whites after nearly five months, with Najmul Hossain Shanto leading them into familiar territory. The Tigers last played Test cricket during their November tour of the West Indies and will be keen to reassert dominance at home.
Zimbabwe, bruised from a recent defeat to Afghanistan, have questions to answer. Their batting has looked fragile, but the pace trio of Blessing Muzarabani, Richard Ngarava, and Victor Nyauchi gives them a fighting chance. If they’re to challenge Bangladesh, the bowlers will need to do the heavy lifting.
Bangladesh Vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test: Toss Update
Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against Zimbabwe.
Bangladesh Vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test: Playing XIs
Bangladesh (Playing XI): Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shadman Islam, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Jaker Ali(w), Taijul Islam, Hasan Mahmud, Khaled Ahmed, Nahid Rana
Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Ben Curran, Nick Welch, Craig Ervine(c), Brian Bennett, Sean Williams, Wessly Madhevere, Nyasha Mayavo(w), Wellington Masakadza, Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani, Victor Nyauchi
